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... 2-32 2.9 Connectors 2-33 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors 2-33 2.9.2 ROG Connect switch and RC Bluetooth switch 2-34 2.9.3 Audio I/O connections 2-36 2.9.4 Internal connectors 2-39 2.9.5 Onboard switches 2-49... utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level...
... 2-32 2.9 Connectors 2-33 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors 2-33 2.9.2 ROG Connect switch and RC Bluetooth switch 2-34 2.9.3 Audio I/O connections 2-36 2.9.4 Internal connectors 2-39 2.9.5 Onboard switches 2-49... utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-7 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-7 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.2.4 Menu items 3-8 3.2.5 Submenu items 3-8 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-8 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-8 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-8 3.2.9 General help 3-8 3.3 Extreme Tweaker menu 3-9 3.3.1 CPU Level...
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Contents 4.3.1 Realtek HD Audio Manager 4-9 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-23 4.3.5 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-24 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 ... the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Debug code table A-1 A.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for BIOS FlashBack A-4 A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth A-4 A.4 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for 500W Power Supply or above A-5 vii
Contents 4.3.1 Realtek HD Audio Manager 4-9 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II 4-15 4.3.3 ASUS AI Suite 4-21 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-23 4.3.5 CPU Level Up 4-24 4.3.6 TurboV EVO 4-24 4.3.7 ROG Connect 4-26 4.4 RAID configurations 4-28 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-28 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-29 4.4.3 ... the NVIDIA® SLI™ technology 5-6 Appendix: Reference information A.1 Debug code table A-1 A.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for BIOS FlashBack A-4 A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth A-4 A.4 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for 500W Power Supply or above A-5 vii
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... as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must be...the EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low voltage directive". CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with any other antenna or transmitter. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in conjunction with the ...
... as in [Article 3.2] • Radio test suites according to [EN 300 328-2] CE Marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/Bluetooth The shipped version of this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must be...the EEC directives 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 2006/95/EC "Low voltage directive". CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/ Bluetooth This equipment complies with any other antenna or transmitter. RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in conjunction with the ...
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...Rampage III Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card IEEE 1394a LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™i7 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...65533;a�l�C��P�U��s�. * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for 4 single PCB graphic cards Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: -...
...Rampage III Extreme specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Technology Storage LAN High Definition Audio Bluetooth Module Accessory Card IEEE 1394a LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™i7 Processor Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology * Refer to www.asus...65533;a�l�C��P�U��s�. * Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) * Please refer to www.asus.com or user manual for 4 single PCB graphic cards Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: -...
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Rampage III Extreme specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features NEC® USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at back panel) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at midboard; 6 ports at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot...
Rampage III Extreme specifications summary USB ROG Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Special Features BIOS Features NEC® USB 3.0 controller - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports (at back panel) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 9 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports at midboard; 6 ports at rear) ASUS MyLogo3 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Q-Fan Plus ROG BIOS Wallpaper ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot...
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...174; Vantage Advanced Edition Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xviii Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports ...START (Power On) button 1 x RESET button 2 x EZ Plug connectors (4-pin Molex Power connectors) 1 x OC Station header 1 x RC Bluetooth header 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x CD Audio in 1 x Audio front panel 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: -
...174; Vantage Advanced Edition Kaspersky Anti-Virus ASUS TurboV EVO Utility ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite extended ATX Form Factor, 12"x 10.6" (30.5cm x 26.9cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xviii Rampage III Extreme specifications summary Manageability Back Panel I/O Ports ...START (Power On) button 1 x RESET button 2 x EZ Plug connectors (4-pin Molex Power connectors) 1 x OC Station header 1 x RC Bluetooth header 1 x Go Button 1 x BIOS Switch button 1 x ROG light connector 1 x CD Audio in 1 x Audio front panel 1 x System panel connector Support DVD: -
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... models. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. • The item illustrations in -1 ROG Cable Label 1 x Optional Fan-Thermal Module 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank...
... models. ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your retailer. • The item illustrations in -1 ROG Cable Label 1 x Optional Fan-Thermal Module 1 x RC Bluetooth card Application DVD ROG motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide • If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank...
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... reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you the whole new idea of your system memory to do! ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 Let RC Bluetooth bring you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your main system to page 2-32 for details. Monitor the... status of how to boost system performance. Refer to use oridinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy all the barriers of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
... reset button, flash BIOS through a USB cable, allowing you the whole new idea of your system memory to do! ROG Rampage III Extreme 1-3 Let RC Bluetooth bring you to view realtime POST code and hardware status readouts on your main system to page 2-32 for details. Monitor the... status of how to boost system performance. Refer to use oridinary bluetooth functions, just simply push the button once again & enjoy all the barriers of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 RC Bluetooth card 2-31 2.8 I/O shield Installation 2-32 2.9 Connectors 2-33 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-54 ROG Rampage III Extreme
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-9 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumper 2-29 2.7 RC Bluetooth card 2-31 2.8 I/O shield Installation 2-32 2.9 Connectors 2-33 2.10 Starting up for the first time 2-53 2.11 Turning off the computer 2-54 ROG Rampage III Extreme
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... AAFP) 23. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-7 Q reset button 2. Power-on switch 8. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [grey]) 14. BIOS switch 17. JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) 15. GO button 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 24. RC Bluetooth connector (12-1 pin RC_Bluetooth...
... AAFP) 23. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-7 Q reset button 2. Power-on switch 8. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [grey]) 14. BIOS switch 17. JMicron® JMB363 Serial ATA connector (7-pin SATA_E1 [black]) 15. GO button 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 24. RC Bluetooth connector (12-1 pin RC_Bluetooth...
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... above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout may differ by models. RC Bluetooth card installation 1. Antenna: Receives the Bluetooth signal. Bluetooth Connector: Connects the RC_BLUETOOTH connector on the antenna protects it to the connector. Locate the RC_Bluetooth connector on the motherboard. 2. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-31 Bluetooth Switch: Toggles the RC Bluetooth function ON and OFF.
... above are for reference only, the actual motherboard layout may differ by models. RC Bluetooth card installation 1. Antenna: Receives the Bluetooth signal. Bluetooth Connector: Connects the RC_BLUETOOTH connector on the antenna protects it to the connector. Locate the RC_Bluetooth connector on the motherboard. 2. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-31 Bluetooth Switch: Toggles the RC Bluetooth function ON and OFF.
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... Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. 7. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. RC Bluetooth switch 11. 5. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-33 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. 2.9 Connectors 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.
... Controller Mode in the BIOS settings to [AHCI] mode. USB 3.0 ports 1 and 2 12. 6. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 13. 7. See section 3.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for details. RC Bluetooth switch 11. 5. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-33 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 8. 2. 2.9 Connectors 2.9.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.
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... Soft-off Mode During Power ON/OFF 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity/ Speed Link LED LED LAN port 2.9.2 ROG Connect switch and RC Bluetooth switch ROG Connect switch The ROG Connect function allows you to connection. Connect one end of the ROG Connect cable to the ROG Connect port... starts blinking (with the other to a USB flash drive and place it in standby power. To use ROG Connect: 1. Download the latest BIOS from ASUS support website. Connect the USB flash drive to the Appendix for the qualified vendor list for the USB flash disk before using the USB BIOS...
... Soft-off Mode During Power ON/OFF 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection Activity/ Speed Link LED LED LAN port 2.9.2 ROG Connect switch and RC Bluetooth switch ROG Connect switch The ROG Connect function allows you to connection. Connect one end of the ROG Connect cable to the ROG Connect port... starts blinking (with the other to a USB flash drive and place it in standby power. To use ROG Connect: 1. Download the latest BIOS from ASUS support website. Connect the USB flash drive to the Appendix for the qualified vendor list for the USB flash disk before using the USB BIOS...
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.... 2. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-35 RC Bluetooth switch The RC Bluetooth function allows you to the Appendix for the qualified vendor list for the mobile phone before using RC Bluetooth function. • Refer to control your system wirelessly through your mobile phone is activated. 3. To use RC Bluetooth, we recommend you stop running applications, including ASUS PC Probe...
.... 2. ROG Rampage III Extreme 2-35 RC Bluetooth switch The RC Bluetooth function allows you to the Appendix for the qualified vendor list for the mobile phone before using RC Bluetooth function. • Refer to control your system wirelessly through your mobile phone is activated. 3. To use RC Bluetooth, we recommend you stop running applications, including ASUS PC Probe...
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...the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS TurboV EVO Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the Browser ...Configuration utility. Realtek Audio Driver Installs Realtek audio driver. USB 3.0 Driver Installs USB3.0 driver. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel® chipset drivers. record. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® controller driver. Bluetooth...
...the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS TurboV EVO Installs ASUS TurboV, the advanced overclocking tool for extreme O.C. Browser Configuration Utility Installs the Browser ...Configuration utility. Realtek Audio Driver Installs Realtek audio driver. USB 3.0 Driver Installs USB3.0 driver. Intel Chipset Driver Installs the Intel® chipset drivers. record. JMicron JMB36X Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® controller driver. Bluetooth...
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Chapter summary A A.1 Debug code table A-1 A.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for BIOS FlashBack A-4 A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth A-4 A.4 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for 500W Power Supply or above A-5 ROG Rampage III Extreme
Chapter summary A A.1 Debug code table A-1 A.2 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for BIOS FlashBack A-4 A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth A-4 A.4 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for 500W Power Supply or above A-5 ROG Rampage III Extreme
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... 16GB CMOS 16GB CMOS 4GB CMOS 8GB CMOS 16GB CMOS 32G A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth Brand Sony Ericsson ASUS Samsung Nokia Model XPERIA X1 P835 I8000 N96 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for BIOS FlashBack Type Model USB 2.0 Adata MyFlash Apacer AH221 Kingston DLT/8GBEF PATRIOT XPORTER MAGNUM...
... 16GB CMOS 16GB CMOS 4GB CMOS 8GB CMOS 16GB CMOS 32G A.3 Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) for RC Bluetooth Brand Sony Ericsson ASUS Samsung Nokia Model XPERIA X1 P835 I8000 N96 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for BIOS FlashBack Type Model USB 2.0 Adata MyFlash Apacer AH221 Kingston DLT/8GBEF PATRIOT XPORTER MAGNUM...